The Therapy Journal
This is where psychotherapy steps out of the session and into conversation. From our defences that shape our daily lives to the emotions that drive our choices, these pieces explore the human mind through a psychodynamic lens.
Whether clinical or cultural, every post asks the same question: what happens when we stop avoiding our feelings?
Where therapy meets everyday life…
When Growth Feels Like Collapse
Psychodynamic therapist Rick Cox explains why change feels overwhelming: anxiety rises as old defences break. Learn how this necessary 'collapse' signals the emergence of your authentic self, leading to long-term emotional freedom.
Two Types of Emotional Avoidance in Relationships and Why It Hurts So Much
Psychodynamic therapist Rick Cox details the two types of emotional avoidance: 1) Passive avoidance rooted in childhood trauma and 2) Active avoidance via toxic positivity or control. Learn how therapy heals these relationship struggles by restoring your emotional capacity.